In Diego N. v. HHS, we're challenging the federal policy that re-detains children who were already placed with vetted, approved sponsors, trapping them in immigration custody indefinitely while their families fight to bring them home.

Diego, 14, was living with his father, playing soccer with friends, and attending high school until Border Patrol detained him during a traffic stop. He's now missing his freshman year. Renesme, 16, had been thriving for two years with her father, playing volleyball, enrolled in Junior ROTC, dreaming of serving in the military, until she was followed home from a laundromat and detained without explanation. She may be forced to repeat a grade. Mario, 17, lived peacefully with his mother since 2023. He's now considering foster care because his mom can't meet ORR's newly imposed ID requirements. Benito, 17, spent two years with his aunt, cooking, playing basketball, spending time with cousins, until he was detained weeks before Christmas. His aunt can't reapply under the new policy either. He'll likely remain in custody until he turns 18.

This case is just one frontline in a much larger fight.